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[galacticforces]

Joan had screamed herself hoarse for what felt like hours, calling out in the hopes that someone would hear her and help. Or at least call the police, who would send someone. Of course, when no one came and her own efforts to get free proved just as futile as they had at the start, it left her with plenty of time to think. She didn't know who had kidnapped her, of course, but she could guess that it had something to do with whatever her father had gotten caught up in recently. Maybe it was something to do with her brother--he certainly hadn't been living on the straight and narrow as of late, and it was possible he had debts. Regardless, either option meant this was likely to be a trap.

After swirling that thought around for long enough, she'd almost determined to stay quiet and not let anyone find her so as to not help whoever had set this up, but then it wasn't her father's voice she finally heard. No, that was Morse. At least she thought it was.

The sound of him out here looking for her sent a sharp and painful sort of fear through her. She hadn't a clue what was going on then, if it was him. And if it was him... She dropped that line of thinking before it could drag her down further into the achy mess of hopes and feelings she had about him.

"Here! Over here!" And then, for good measure, "Be careful!" Joan called out to him as he got closer and closer, until she actually saw him, and then she let her eyes close with relief.

﹙take me into your loving arms ; endeavour x joan ; for @galacticforces﹚

It was the eve of Joan Thursday's wedding.

He could not see her anywhere.

Half an hour ago, he'd received a tip-off from an anonymous caller about Joan's abduction. Now, he was searching through the woods close to Blenheim Vale, his eyes carefully scanning all around him as he walked in one direction and then another.

God, he hoped this wasn't a trap.

"Miss Thursday?" he called out, trying to ward off his anxiousness, the near silence of the woods worrying him.

Only birds could be heard, chirping away happily in the trees as the summer sun began to set.

She had to be here somewhere. Her abduction was related to the Blenheim Vale case. If she wasn't here, then where the hell was she?

[galacticforces]

Zimmerman making the EMH just a tiny bit taller than himself is so in character with his sense of vanity.

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Voyager's Doctor at work in sickbay.

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[[ I need a better system for remembering to check in on muses that aren't currently getting active attention. All my muses but Julian have been thoroughly neglected lately. And frankly, I haven't been staying on top of replies for Julian either.

[galacticforces]

"Well that's certainly a relief, given I believe I enjoy having soup with you too." He smiled again, and then the soup was actually there, and Aziraphale didn't hesitate for even a moment before bringing a spoonful to his mouth and humming with enjoyment.

"Really, I mean it--do try some. You've introduced me to plenty of marvelous things, and it's my turn." He was relieved at how confident that all came out too. IT meant he was showing his usual level of enthusiasm and not yet betraying how utterly he was falling under her spell. Or at least he thought so.

"Having soup," he responded, because how could he answer on a deeper level than that? He certainly didn't know, and quite frankly, he didn't want to think about it. At least not too loudly. Whatever it was, it was almost certainly wrong. And if he determined that, he'd have to stop doing it. And Aziraphale... Well. He hadn't been touched affectionately in some years, and it had been longer by far since he'd been touched by someone of his own species (or as close as Crowley was). Now that he was being touched this way, something in his chest was burning warmly with a foreign and enticing sort of desire, and Aziraphale didn't want it to stop.

That decided, as dangerous a decision as it was, he moved his hand again, turning it over to grasp Crowley's in turn. That grasp, palm to palm... it was indescribable. And he kept it that way, responding only with the briefest of uncertain smiles and not a single complete thought the moral implications.

[galacticforces]

"Nobody said anything about bodies plural." Crowley couldn’t possibly know about that. Australia, France, and- America. That had been a fiasco that Crowley could never find out about. He made a strangled sort of distressed sound, one hand over his face entirely failing to muffle it or to hide the ridiculous blush that had spread across his cheeks and continued on to redden his ears, neck, and chest.

"Well. You, would like it. I can say I quite certainly did not." A lie.

"And it was necessary!!" Not a lie. "So- so- ooh, you can be infuriating sometimes, Crowley. You never would've saved the world without me if I hadn't. And for the record, it would've been very helpful if you'd put up some sort of signal. If I could've shared a body with you, that would've been much more convenient. But I couldn’t find you." Oh and that was revealing. Much more than he'd intended it to be. Suggesting he might have preferred sharing Crowley's body suggested a whole lot of other things as well. Hopefully, Crowley wouldn't notice.

"It- it wasn’t a possession!" Aziraphale had been smiling so softly a moment ago, enioying being back in his body, being alive, and being on a still-undestroyed Earth. But there was always a downside to a moment like this, and it was often Crowley, no matter how much Aziraphale, for some reason, enjoyed his company.

"I didn't possess anyone! She was willing! She was practically begging someone to hop in for a ride, and I was very clear about getting consent, and anyway, it was to save the world! It was-" He set his drink down a little more harshly than necessary and clenched his jaw as he gave Crowley an annoyed side-eye. "It was more of a rideshare situation."

He simply didn't understand how after all this time, his demon could rile him up so neatly with barely a sentence, but he was back to prim now. And maybe back to smiling as well. "It was... somewhat novel. I don't suppose you've ever...?" Aziraphale glanced hopefully to his companion again. Maybe they could share this as well? It had been such a surprising thrill, and it seemed just the thing Crowley would enjoy, if he'd ever had the chance.

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"Oh and what is that supposed to mean?" he responded, lacing his fingers to avoid reaching out in a way that would certainly only make matters worse.

"You can't really believe that I want this." Was this vengeance? Was Crowley trying to get him caught and punished to even their score? That was hardly fitting with what Aziraphale knew of Crowley's character, but it did make a sickening sort of sense. "I'm not allowed, Crowley. And if you knew something was too dangerous for you, I would respect that."

Aziraphale was getting tired of being scared. His supervisors disapproved of him and his habits in general. His arrangement with Crowley was terribly unsafe and would get them both imprsoned or tortured or even killed. And then every time he did an extra little blessing, or intervened with a kind word, even, with anyone or anything Heaven might have an interest in, he was putting his position (and thus his ability to see Crowley and read books and eat lovely little frilly desserts) at risk. And this little uprising was one he knew Heaven had its eyes on. He didn't want to risk everything for this, no matter that it would be right.

He stopped short when Crowley grabbed him, and though he didn't fight back, he didn't exactly yield either. "Officially, angels are meant to be guiding humanity and individual souls toward moral goodness--not away from harm." And though it killed him, that was the Plan. He looked more than a little heartbroken. "I... I will help if I can, Crowley," already too great a promise, "but it's important that I'm not seen to be preventing anything."

[galacticforces]

Crowley's words were not reassuring. His posture wasn't either. Gently and subtly as he could, he sent a bit of heeling energy his way, to hopefully soothe some of the damage done to him over the last almost-two decades.

"It could have been better, too. The Arrangement... isn't safe. It never was, but especially not now. And if Hell still... What do you want to do?" That was hardly an eloquent arrangement of words, but he thought it probably got his point across regardless.

He removed his hand from Crowley's knee and got up to fetch him some tea.

"Eighteen years, give or take. Assuming you weren’t just avoiding me. I tried... I tried to believe it wasn’t my fault. That you simply had... other business." That hadn’t worked for long.

Aziraphale crouched in front of him and stared at his face with even more open worry, and slowly set one hand on his knee. "We can stay as long as you need. No one will be able to find us here. I'll get you whatever you need."

[galacticforces]

Sleep as long as you need. What an idea. Aziraphale didn't know what he felt now, there was so much of it. But he closed his eyes and he tried to relax--tried to trust in Crowley's promise of safety. Ultimately, his efforts didn't add much to the process; his body would have fallen unto unconsciousness soon with or without his permission.

So Aziraphale slept. And he healed as slowly as a human, but he did heal. Enough so that when his eyes opened, a week later, some skin had attempted to cover some of the tears, his blood had replenished itself, and he thought he might almost be able to move. Still, it hurt.

"Crowley?"

Sleep. He hadn't done that in centuries, but... Yes, Crowley might be right. Again. "Not without you," he protested before he could stop himself from sounding so terribly needy. "I don't- I can't trust it." He was becoming incoherent, but Crowley had to know how important this was to him, rational or not. "Crowley, I can't trust anything but you. Don't- Don't leave."

Tears still shone in his eyes and on his cheeks, and he was still bleeding, though at a much reduced pace, and everything ached, and all he knew for certain was fear and trust of his demon. "Promise. Not even if I sleep for a month like you do."

[galacticforces]

the funniest thing about leola root is that the voyager crew tried it and was like yo this SUCKS ASS and then proceeded to grow it in their hydroponics bay and eat it for every meal for the next seven years as if nowhere in the entire delta quadrant could they find a better tasting equally nutritious staple vegetable

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[galacticforces]

GENERAL MEMES: Vampire/Immortal Themed 🩸🦇🌹

↳ Please feel free to tweak them.

Themes: violence, death, blood, murder, depression/negative thoughts

SYMBOLS: ↳ Use “↪”to reverse the characters where applicable!

🦇 - To catch my muse transforming into a bat 🌞 - To warn my muse about/see my muse in the sunlight. 🩸 - To witness my muse drinking blood from a bag. 🐇 - To witness To catch my muse drinking blood from an animal. 🧔🏽 - To witness To catch my muse drinking blood from a human. 🦌 - For our muses hunt together for the first time. 🏃🏿‍♀️ - To see my muse using super speed. 🏋🏼‍♂️ - To see my muse using their super strength. 🧛🏻‍♂️ - To confront my muse about being a vampire. 🌕 - For my muse to lament missing the sun. ⏰ - For my muse to tell yours about a story from their long, immortal life. 🤛🏽 - To offer my muse your wrist to drink from. 👩🏿 - For my muse to reminisce about a long lost love. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏽 - For your muse to look exactly like my muse’s lost love. 👄 - For my muse to bite yours. 👀 - For my muse to glamour/compel yours. 🧄 - To try and sneakily feed my muse garlic to test if they’re a vampire. 🔗 - To try and apprehend my muse with silver chains. 🔪 - To try and attack my muse with a wooden stake. 👤 - To notice that my muse doesn’t have a reflection. 🌹 - For my muse to turn yours into a vampire. 🌚 - For my muse and yours to spend time together during the night. 🧛🏼‍♀️ - For my muse to tell yours about their maker/sire.

SENTENCES:

“I’ve been alive for a long time [ name ], I can handle myself.” “I’m over a thousand years old, you can’t stop me!” “Lots of windows in this place, not exactly the greatest place for a vampire.” “Do you really drink human blood? Don’t you feel guilty?” “Vampires are predators, [ name ] hunting is just part of our nature, you can’t change that.” “You just killed that person! You’re a monster!” “Tomorrow at dawn, you’ll meet the sun [ name ].” “Can you make me like you?” “Do you really want to live forever?” “You say you want to live forever, [ name ], but forever is a long time, longer than you can imagine.” “What was it like to live through [ historic event / time period ]?” “Did people really dress like that when you were young?” “What were you like when you were human?” “We’re vampires, [ name ], we have no soul to save, and I don’t care.” “How many people have you killed? You can tell me, I can handle it.” “Did you meet [ historic figure ]?” “Everyone dies in the end, what does it matter if I… speed it along.” “Every time we feed that person is someone’s mother, brother, sister, husband. You better start getting used to that if you want to survive this life.” “[ she is / he is / they are ] the strongest vampire anyone has heard of, no one knows how to stop them, and if you try you’re going to get yourselves killed.” “Vampire hunters are everywhere in this city, you need to watch your back.” “Humans will never understand the bond a vampire has with [ his / her / their ] maker, it’s a bond like no other.” “Here, have this ring, it will protect you from the sunlight.” “I get you’re an immortal creature of the night and all that, but do you have to be such a downer about it?” “In my [ centuries / decades / millennia ] of living, do you really think no one has tried to kill me before?” “Vampires aren’t weakened by garlic, that’s a myth.” “I used to be a lot worse than I was now, [ name ], I’ve had time to mellow, to become used to what I am. I’m ashamed of the monster I was.” “The worst part of living forever is watching everyone you love die, while you stay frozen, still, constant.” “I’ve lived so long I don’t feel anything any more.” “Are there more people like you? How many?” “Life has never been fair, [ name ], why would start being fair now you’re immortal?” “You want to be young forever? Knock yourself out, I just hope you understand what you’re giving up.” “You never told me who turned you into a vampire. Who were they? Why did they do it?” “I could spend an eternity with you and never get bored.” “Do you really sleep in coffins?” “There are worse things for a vampire than death, of that I can assure you [ name ].” “You need to feed, it’s been days. You can drink from me, I can tell you’re hungry.” “The process of becoming a vampire is risky, [ name ], you could die, and I don’t know if I could forgive myself for killing you.” “I’m a vampire, I can hold a grudge for a long time, so believe me when I say I will never forgive this. Never.” “You were human once! How can you have no empathy?” “You don't have to kill to be a vampire, but what would be the fun in that.” “You can spend your first years of immortality doing whatever you want to whoever you want, but when you come back to your senses, it’ll hit you harder than anything you’ve felt before.” “One day, [ name ], everything you’ve done is going to catch up to you, and you’re never going to forgive yourself.” “Stop kidding yourself, [ name ], you’re a vampire, a killer, a predator. You might as well embrace it now because you can’t keep this up forever.” “You can’t [ compel / glamour ] me, I have something to protect me.” “When you’ve lived as long as me, there’s not much more in life you can do.” “You want me to turn you? You don’t know what you’re asking me to do.” “You really have to stop hissing like that, it’s getting on my nerves.” “I’m going to drive this stake through your heart, [ name ], and I’m going to enjoy it.”

[galacticforces]

Today is father's day in my country.

[galacticforces]

𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒.

all sentences were taken from various scenarios related to arranged marriages mostly in the historical, fantasy or medieval setting. you can use them as base for starters or change place, pronouns as you see fit.

1. Arranged Marriages:

"You’ll be wed to him by sunset, whether you like it or not. The banners are already being stitched."

"Your union will bring peace to the realms. That’s all that matters now."

"I don't know him, Father. How am I to trust a man I've never met?"

"This marriage is a treaty, not a love match. Smile and seal the fate of our kingdom."

"The King has decreed it, and his word is law. You will marry the lord from the north."

2. Civil Marriages:

"It’s been agreed that we will marry, but it doesn’t mean we have to care for one another."

"Our union will be one of duty, not affection. I expect you to know your role."

"There will be no grand feast. Let us sign the papers, exchange vows, and be done with it."

"Marriage is a bond of power, not of the heart. We shall be civil, nothing more."

"Our marriage may not be one of love, but it will be a prosperous one."

3. Animosity Marriages:

"You think this marriage will bring me to heel? You’ll find I am not so easily tamed."

"Marry you? I would sooner take a blade to the throat than suffer beside you."

"I hate you as much as you hate me, but if it secures the throne, I’ll say the vows."

"This is no marriage, it's a prison, and you're the jailer."

"Forced to marry my enemy? I'd rather fight him on the battlefield than share his bed."

4. Marriages of Convenience:

"We both know what this is—a transaction. I expect no less than what we agreed upon."

"Our marriage will benefit us both. We need not speak of love, only power."

"Convenience. That’s all it is. We’ll play our roles and nothing more."

"It may not be what either of us wanted, but it is what we both need."

"A marriage of convenience is still a marriage. We shall gain what we desire and go our separate ways."

5. Secret Marriages:

"No one must know of this union. We can’t afford to let our enemies find out."

"By dawn, we’ll be wed in secret, and none will suspect what we've done."

"The gods have witnessed our vows, but no one else must."

"This marriage must remain hidden until the time is right."

"Our love must be kept in shadows. We cannot risk the kingdom’s wrath."

1. Shock:

"You’re marrying who? Surely, this must be some jest."

"No, I refuse to believe it! They wouldn't force me into this!"

"They have announced our marriage without even consulting me?"

"You mean to tell me my life has been decided with a mere letter?"

"Marriage? To him? I would rather be banished."

2. Calm Acceptance:

"I knew this day would come. There is no use fighting it now."

"So, this is to be my fate? Very well, I shall prepare for the wedding."

"It seems the council has made their choice. I suppose I’ll have to make mine."

"I always knew I wouldn’t marry for love. I’ll wear the crown, if that is what they wish."

"The marriage has been decided? Then let us move forward."

3. Dread:

"This can’t be happening. How could they bind me to someone so cruel?"

"I cannot—will not—marry them. Not after everything they've done."

"Marriage? To him? He’ll ruin me. He’ll ruin everything."

"How could they arrange this without my consent? I can’t do this."

"They cannot force me into this union. I will find a way out."

4. Surprise:

"A marriage? But I wasn’t even aware there were negotiations!"

"Married? To him? I thought they would never agree to it."

"Well, that was… unexpected. When is the ceremony?"

"The marriage has been arranged? I didn’t think anyone would ever want to wed me."

"I hadn’t anticipated a proposal, much less a marriage contract. How long have they been planning this?"

5. Reluctant Acceptance:

"If this is what must be done to keep the peace, then so be it."

"I never wanted this, but I’ll do my duty for the sake of the realm."

"Marriage was never my choice, but I will fulfill my obligations."

"It seems I have no say in the matter. I’ll prepare for the wedding."

"This is not the life I wanted, but if it is what the kingdom demands, I will marry."

6. Demaning the Marriage:

"You will marry him, or you’ll have no place in this house any longer." "I demand you fulfill your duty and marry the prince. It is for the good of the realm." "Your father’s last wish was for you to marry. You will honor it." "You’ll marry me, or I’ll see you cast out of every noble house in this kingdom." "The treaty demands this marriage, and so do I. You will not defy the crown." "I expect you to stand beside him at the altar. There is no other option." "Your marriage to her is the only thing that can save this alliance. You will do as you’re told." "Marry him, or the war will continue. This is your chance to stop the bloodshed." "You’ve been betrothed since childhood. Now, it’s time to fulfill that promise." "I demand you take her hand in marriage, or you will lose everything." "Marry me, or your family’s lands will be forfeit to the crown." "You have no choice. This marriage will happen, with or without your blessing." "The fate of your house depends on this marriage. You will not refuse." "You’ll marry him, or your title will be stripped from you." "Marry her, or the crown will consider it an act of treason." "This marriage is not a request—it’s a command." "You owe it to the family to marry her. The survival of our name depends on it." "There will be no further debate. You will marry him." "The council has decided, and you will marry. There is no escaping this." "This marriage has been arranged, and you will see it through." "You will wed her, or your family’s debts will never be forgiven." "Marry him, or you’ll be cast out of every noble circle in this land." "The marriage is necessary for the alliance. You will go through with it." "You’ll marry, or the consequences will be dire for your entire family." "This marriage isn’t just for you. It’s for the realm. You will marry."

7. Refusing the Marriage.

"I refuse to marry him. You can send me to the gallows, but I won’t say the vows." "You may have my life, but you will never have my hand in marriage." "I will not marry her. Not today, not ever." "I will die before I am bound to a man I despise." "I refuse to be a pawn in this marriage game." "This marriage is a mistake, and I will not be a part of it." "I cannot marry him. My heart belongs to another." "I will not be forced into a marriage I did not choose." "The crown may demand it, but I will not be forced into this union." "I will not marry her, no matter the consequences." "I’ll run away before I let them marry me to him." "You can’t force me into this. I refuse to marry him!" "The answer is no. I will not marry someone I do not love." "I cannot and will not marry him. No one can make me." "I will not be sold into a marriage like a piece of livestock." "My answer is final—I will not marry her." "This is not the life I wanted, and I will not marry him." "No amount of persuasion will force me into this marriage." "I will not be tied to a man who sees me as nothing more than a prize." "I refuse to be part of this political game. I won’t marry her." "You can threaten me all you like, but I will not marry him." "I will not marry for duty. I will marry for love, or not at all." "The marriage contract is torn. I will not wed him." "No force on earth will make me stand before an altar with him." "I will not be bound by chains of a marriage I did not choose."

8. Accepting or Warming up to Marriage:

"Perhaps this marriage isn’t such a terrible idea after all. It could bring more than just peace." "I’ve had time to think, and maybe… just maybe, this could work." "I never thought I’d say this, but I’m beginning to see the value in our union." "At first, I resisted, but now… the idea of marriage doesn’t seem so unbearable." "It may not have been my choice, but I’m starting to understand why it has to be this way." "The more I think on it, the more I realize that this marriage might actually be good for both of us." "I can’t deny that there’s strength in unity. Perhaps marriage is the best path forward." "I didn’t expect to say this, but I’m willing to give this marriage a chance." "I’ve come to terms with it. This marriage could bring something more than I first imagined." "I’ve fought it for so long, but maybe… it’s time to accept my fate." "You know, I think we could make this marriage work, if we’re both willing." "Strange, isn’t it? How the idea of marriage once repelled me, but now… it feels like the right course." "I used to hate the thought of it, but now I see there might be a future in this marriage." "I’m starting to believe that we can find happiness in this arrangement, even if it wasn’t love at first." "At first, I feared this union, but now… now I think we could build something real." "It wasn’t my first choice, but I’ve realized we might find more than just duty in this marriage." "I never thought I’d come around to the idea, but this marriage could bring more than just titles and lands." "I’ve had my doubts, but perhaps we can make this more than just an alliance." "If we’re both committed to this marriage, I believe we could find peace—and maybe something more." "I once thought I’d be miserable, but now I see… perhaps there’s hope for us after all." "We might not have chosen each other, but I think there’s a way forward in this marriage." "I didn’t expect to ever feel this way, but I’m beginning to look forward to our wedding." "Maybe this marriage was meant to be. There’s potential for more here than either of us anticipated." "I used to dread the idea of being married, but with you… maybe it won’t be so bad." "It seems strange to say, but I’m actually beginning to warm to the idea of being your spouse."

9. The wedding night.

"So… this is it, then? Our wedding night. Are you as nervous as I am?" "I know we’re bound by duty, but tonight… let’s forget everything else and just be ourselves." "Do you think we’ll remember this night with fondness? Or as just another part of our duty?" "I won’t pretend this isn’t strange, but… we’ve made it this far. Let’s take the rest one step at a time." "You don’t need to worry. Tonight will be whatever we choose it to be." "This is the part of marriage no one really talks about, isn’t it?" "There’s no rush. We’ve just the night and the rest of our lives ahead of us." "Are you sure you're comfortable with this? We can go slow if that’s what you prefer." "I’ve waited for this moment for so long, but now that it’s here… I don’t know where to begin." "There’s no need for fear. We’re in this together now, for better or worse." "I know you didn’t choose this marriage, but tonight… I hope we can find some common ground." "I never thought I’d say this, but I’m actually looking forward to this part of the wedding." "This night doesn’t have to be perfect. Just… ours." "I’ve been told what’s expected of us, but I’d rather we create our own expectations." "We’re alone now. No court, no family, just us. What do you want tonight to be?" "You look… beautiful. I know this isn’t easy, but I want you to know I’m here for you." "We’ve gone through the ceremony. Now comes the real challenge, doesn’t it?" "I hope you don’t expect too much from me tonight. I’ve never done this before." "No one ever told me how awkward a wedding night might be. Shall we just talk for a while?" "Tonight is about more than just obligation. I want this to mean something for both of us." "I’m not sure what happens next, but I’d like to figure it out together." "It’s just you and me now. No expectations, no pressure—just us." "Shall we make this night one to remember for something other than just duty?" "I know this is part of the marriage, but… I want you to know you have a choice in how it goes." "We can take our time. This night is ours, and no one else’s."

[galacticforces]

whenever i look at this pic i think of martha and jack, i don’ t know man, i love their friendship so much (i lowkey prefer them over martha and the doctor)

[galacticforces]

This is your captain speaking and yeah we’re not landing. I just feel like we’ve got a really good thing up here and I don’t want to ruin it. This is my home and you are my people